We know how important money is and how much of an impact financial situations can have on your studies. That’s why at The Sheffield College we will always do our best to support you through your time at college.
Our Financial Support Funds help students on a low income to overcome financial barriers to their education, enabling them to continue with and successfully complete their course.
You may be eligible for help with the basic (but important!) necessities of undertaking a course at The Sheffield College, including getting to and from college, having the correct/essential books and equipment for your course, and with meals or childcare if required.
Please note, you cannot apply for one of our Financial Support Funds until you have been accepted on your chosen course
Each fund has different eligibility rules relating to age, course funding, household income, receipt of means tested benefits and personal circumstances, so make sure that you read all of the information to check whether or not you can apply for that particular fund. If you need advice about which fund is right for you or a paper application form, contact our Admissions and Student Funding Team who can help point you in the right direction:
What can I get support with?
Who's eligible?
What can I get support with?
Who's eligible?
This fund is available to students who are:
Eligible benefits
Free meals are targeted at disadvantaged students.
Free meals in FE defines disadvantage as students being in receipt of, or having parents who are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits:
A student is only eligible to receive a free meal when they, or a responsible adult on their behalf, have made a successful application to the institution where they are enrolled.
Households in receipt of Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the guarantee element of Pension Credit may also be entitled to a meal.
Please note, students aged 19-24 who have in place an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) are also entitled to a Free College Meal while attending their provision (if they meet the eligibility criteria).
What can I get support with?
Financial support towards childcare costs for your child.
Who's eligible?
Students should meet the following criteria:
Childcare
At The Sheffield College we don't believe that being a parent should be a barrier to your education. We've got nurseries at both City and Hillsborough Campuses, plus different funding options available to help you access the support you need to complete your studies.
Click here to find out more https://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/financial-support-for-childcare
Please collect a paper application form from the Student Central, or email studentsupportfund@sheffcol.ac.uk
Full details of eligibility for the Care to Learn fund can be found here